Discovery

Am I still a lesbian if I’m attracted to my transgender friend?

Am I still a lesbian if I’m attracted to my transgender friend?

Question asked by Sara (22 years old homosexual woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on January 16, 2011 by

Sorted in Friendship, Love, Discovery, Age difference, En questionnement, Questions, Relationships, Transsexuality, Lesbian living, Trans living

Hi Sara, You say you have been with the same girlfriend for a while now.  How long is that to you? Some people might think that 6 months is a long time, others might say 2 years. You want to know if you are still considered a lesbian if you ... Read more.
It feels like a hand around my throat – I think I love him

It feels like a hand around my throat – I think I love him

Question asked by Jackson (14 years old questioning man from Australia, Australia)

Question answered on August 5, 2010 by

Sorted in Bisexuality, Discovery, Questions

Hello Jackson, Thanks for writing to Alterheros, I'll do my best to help you answer your question. You say that all your life, you considered yourself straight, but since your 14th birthday, you feel attracted to your best friend, and the attraction is mutual, you kissed and you miss him when he's ... Read more.
If I’m a lesbian, do I have to have sexual attraction to women? I just want romance!

If I’m a lesbian, do I have to have sexual attraction to women? I just want romance!

Question asked by rosemary (20 years old homosexual woman from Peru, Peru)

Question answered on May 24, 2010 by

Sorted in Love, Discovery, Questions

Rosemary, You're confused about your sexual orientation and your romantic future. It's ok to not have everything figured out. It takes some people longer than others to understand themselves. You say that you were not sexually attracted to this girl you met on the internet and that you felt nothing when she ... Read more.
I don’t have many chances to talk to boys, but maybe I prefer girls?

I don’t have many chances to talk to boys, but maybe I prefer girls?

Question asked by Leonie (16 years old questioning woman from Ireland, Ireland)

Question answered on May 12, 2010 by

Sorted in Extracurricular activities, Discovery, Questions

Hi Leonie Thanks for coming to us with your question. I understand that going to an all girls school can limit the interaction you experience between other boys of your age. Do any of the immediate friends you mention have any brothers close in age that you get along with ... Read more.
Does she want ME to kiss her? Or that other girl?

Does she want ME to kiss her? Or that other girl?

Question asked by Maribel (16 years old woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on March 21, 2010 by

Sorted in Friendship, Discovery, Questions

Hi Maribel, thanks for sending us your question. Your question refers to a classic communication problem that is very common, “Does the person like me because I like them?”. Communications between humans is complex. Because of all these complexities, miscommunications and misinterpreted messages are quite common. Often what we say is not ... Read more.
I’m gay, but keep having ‘straight’ dreams.

I’m gay, but keep having ‘straight’ dreams.

Question asked by Gwénaël Belléröse (23 years old homosexual man from France, France)

Question answered on November 18, 2009 by

Sorted in Discovery, Questions, Gay living

Hi Gwénaël, thanks for sharing your question with Alterheros. Although I am far from an expert about dreams and their significance, I will try my best to work through this situation with you. It can be overwhelming and confusing when your own thoughts and emotions seem out of your control. We, ... Read more.
I was a tomboy. I admire girls. Am I straight or not?

I was a tomboy. I admire girls. Am I straight or not?

Question asked by Sandra Olson (18 years old questioning woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on August 10, 2009 by

Sorted in Discovery, En questionnement, Questions

Hi Sandra, thanks for coming to us with your question. It seems like you are questioning yourself a lot right now, which can be a pretty intense process. First of all, I'd like to say that I don't think being tomboy when you were younger, wearing your hair a certain ... Read more.
I was always a lesbian, am I turning bisexual over one man?

I was always a lesbian, am I turning bisexual over one man?

Question asked by cris (31 years old homosexual woman from Philippines, Philippines)

Question answered on July 28, 2009 by

Sorted in Bisexuality, Discovery, Questions

Hi Cris - Thank you for your letter. We tend to identify our sexuality a certain way as it makes it easier for us, as humans, to explain to ourselves and to others our attractions. However, sexuality exists on a continuum. Some people are attracted to the opposite sex 99.9% of ... Read more.
I think I might be bi and I need HELP!

I think I might be bi and I need HELP!

Question asked by Haley (13 years old questioning woman from United States of America, United States of America)

Question answered on July 24, 2009 by

Sorted in Bisexuality, Discovery, Questions

Hi Haley, Thanks for coming to Alterheros with your question! I understand that learning about yourself and discovering your sexuality can often be overwhelming and leave you wondering if you know yourself at all. As you grow up and get older you might question things about yourself and start to discover ... Read more.
Am I gay? And how do I find the right man for me?

Am I gay? And how do I find the right man for me?

Question asked by Jimmy Eddy (16 years old questioning man from United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Kingdom (Great Britain))

Question answered on July 19, 2009 by

Sorted in Discovery, First experiences, Questions

Hello Jimmy, thanks for your question, we have received two questions from you as displayed above however in one question your age is 16 and in the other your 12. How I would answer the question differs a bit depending on your age. Sexual maturation happens in young teenage years 11 ... Read more.
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